QL Series

QL5

QL1

QL5 Rear Panel

QL1 Rear Panel

12U

Digital Mixing Console

QL Series

Expandable all-in-one digital mixing console that inherits core features and performance directly from the CL series

• Naturally superior sound plus powerful built-in processing for broad creative control.• Built-in Dugan automixer provides optimum channel balance while allowing the operator to concentrate fully on optimizing the overall sound.• A large touch-panel display, selected channel controls, and a “Touch and Turn” knob make up an intuitive, efficient control interface.• Extensive built-in input and output capacity that can handle a variety of applications without the need for stage boxes or other external

equipment.• Bulit-in Dante networking allows for flexible system expansion.• Up to 24 R series I/O rack units can be connected to each console. • An innovative “Port to Port” feature allows the console to function as a remote I/O device for any other QL or CL console.• “Gain Compensation” allows multiple consoles to share and control the same I/O unit.• Virtual “Premium Rack” with VCM models of the renowned Neve Portico 5033 equalizer and Portico 5043 compressor/limiter, plus other VCM

equalizers, compressors, and studio-quality effects.• Virtual “Effect Rack” allows simultaneous use of up to 8 effects from a selection of 46 ambience effects and 8 insertion effects.• Virtual “GEQ Rack” allows graphic EQ to be inserted into the output buses as required for room equalization and other functions.• Seamlessly integrated remote control and offline editing via an Apple iPad® or other computer.• CL series compatibility: data exchangeable between QL and CL consoles.• Direct 2-track recording to standard USB flash drives, or serious multitrack recording to a DAW via Dante.• Multitrack recordings can be used for “virtual sound checks” when the performers aren’t available.• Dual Mini-YGDAI card slots provide easy I/O expansion as well as extra processing capabilities.• Other features: comprehensive Fader Bank section with recallable four custom banks, editable channel names and colors, user defined keys

and on-screen user defined knobs, 300 scene memories, input and output delays, ample EQ and dynamics processing, 16 DCA groups, 8 mute groups, 5-in/5-out GPI interface, multiple user key sets, on-screen help, and more.

[QL5]32 + 2 fader configuration adapts to a wide range of channel layouts. The QL5 is a compact console with large-scale capabilities.• Mix channels: 64 mono, 8 stereo.• Busses: 16 mix, 8 matrix (Input to Matrix supported).• Local I/O: 32 in, 16 out.• Fader configuration: 32 + 2 (Master).• Stainless steel iPad support stays.

[QL1]16 + 2 fader configuration in a compact, rack mountable unit.• Mix channels: 32 mono, 8 stereo.• Busses: 16 mix, 8 matrix (Input to Matrix supported).• Local I/O: 16 in, 8 out.• Fader configuration: 16 + 2 (Master).• Rack mountable with optional RK1 Rack Mount Kit.

OPTIONS

LA1LGooseneck Lamp

Four I/O rack models with Dante networking capability provide flexible input and output setup for a wide range of applications. The 5U size Rio3224-D has 32 inputs and 16 outputs as well as four AES/EBU outputs. The 3U size Rio1608-D offers 16 inputs and 8 outputs. And for situations where you just need inputs or outputs, the compact 1U size Ri8-D and Ro8-D offer 8 inputs or outputs, respectively. All of the above connect to the console via Dante for low-jitter, low-latency audio transfer performance.

Rio3224-DRio1608-DRi8-DRo8-DI/O RACK

5U

1U

3U

1U

Rio3224-D

Ri8-D

Ro8-DRio1608-D

QL Series

*1 Total harmonic distortion is measured with a 18dB/Oct filter @80kHz.*2 Hum & noise level is measured with a 6dB/oct filter @12.7kHz; equivalent to 20kHz filter with infinite dB/Oct attenuation.*3 Crosstalk is measured with a 30 dB/octave filter @22kHz.

*1 QL1: 32ch Input/32ch Output@48kHz

*1. Input pin: TTL level, w/ internal pull-up (47kΩ) Output pin: Open drain output (Vmax=12V, maximum sink current/pin=-75mA) Power supply pin: Output voltage Vp=5V, Max. output current =300mA*2. 4 pin=+12V, 3 pin=GND, Lamp nominal power: 5W, Brightness (voltage) can be adjusted from the software.

unit : mm

QL5 QL1

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Sampling frequency rate Internal: 44.1kHz, 48kHzExternal: 44.1kHz (+4.1667%, +0.1%, -0.1%, -4.0%) ±200ppm 48kHz (+4.1667%, +0.1%, -0.1%, -4.0%) ±200ppm

Signal Delay Less than 2.5 ms OMNI IN to OMNI OUT (@fs=48kHz)Fader 100mm motorized, Resolution=1024steps

+10dB to –138dB, –∞dB all fadersTotal harmonic distortion*1

INPUT to OMNI OUTInput Gain=Min.

Less than 0.05% 20Hz to 20kHz @+4dBu into 600Ω

Frequency responseCH INPUT to OMNI OUT

+0.5, -1.5dB 20Hz to 20kHz, refer to +4dBu output @1kHz,INPUT to OMNI OUT

Dynamic range(maximum level to noise level)

112dB typ., DA Converter,108dB typ., INPUT to OMNI OUT, Input Gain = Min.

Hum & noise level*2

(20Hz to 20kHz), Rs=150Ω–128dBu Equivalent input noise, Input Gain=Max.,–88dBu Residual output noise, ST master off

Crosstalk (@1kHz)Input Gain=Min.

–100dB*3, Adjacent INPUT/OMNI OUT channels

Phantom Power +48V Power requirements AC100V-240V, 50/60HzPower consumption QL5: 200W

QL1: 135WDimensions (W x H x D) QL5: 828 x 272 x 563mm (32.6" x 10.7" x 22.2")

QL3: 468 x 272 x 562mm (18.4" x 10.7" x 22.1")Weight QL5: 21.8kg (48.1lbs)

QL1: 14.7kg (32.4lbs)

ANALOG INPUT SPECIFICATIONS

ANALOG OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

Input terminal GAINActual source

impedance

For use withnominal

Input levelConnector

Sensitivity Nominal Max.before clip

INPUT 1-32(QL5)INPUT 1-16(QL1)

+66dB7.5kΩ 50-600Ω Mics

& 600Ω Lines

-82dBu -62dBu -42dBuXLR3-31 type*

-6dB -10dBu +10dBu +30dBu

Output terminal Actual sourceimpedance

For use withnominal GAIN SW

Output terminalsConnector

Nominal Max.before clip

OMNI OUT 1-16 (QL5)OMNI OUT 1-8(QL1)

75Ω 600Ω Lines+24dB +4dBu vt+24dBu

XLR3-32 type*+18dB -2dBu +18dBu

PHONES 15Ω8Ω Phones — 75mW 150mW

ST Phone Jack**40Ω Phones — 65mW 150mW

DIGITAL I/O SPECIFICATIONS

DIGITAL OUTPUT SPECIFICATIONS

I/O Slot (1-2) SPECIFICATIONS

Terminal Format Data length Level Audio Connector

Primary/Secondary Dante 24bit or 32bit 1000Base-T 64ch Input/64ch Output @48kHz*1 etherCON Cat5e

Terminal Format Data length Level Connector

DIGITAL OUT AES/EBU AES/EBU Professional Use 24bit RS422 XLR3-32 type*

A Mini-YGDAI card can be inserted into slots 1-2. Only slot 1 supports serial interfaces.

CONTROL I/O SPECIFICATIONS

Terminal Format Level Connector

MIDIIN MIDI — DIN Connector 5P

OUT MIDI — DIN Connector 5P

WORD CLOCKIN — TTL/75Ω terminated BNC Connector

OUT — TTL/75Ω BNC Connector

GPI (5IN/5OUT) — — D Sub Connector 15P (Female) *1

NETWORK IEEE802.3 10BASE-T/100Base-TX RJ-45

LAMP (QL5=2, QL1=1) — 0V - 12V XLR-4-31 type*2

USB HOST USB 2.0 — USB A Connector (Female)

DIMENSIONS

19

828.4

272

563

468

272

562

19

SYSTEM EXAMPLE

A Compact System that Automatically Mixes up to 16 Speech Mics A Simple Live System with Daisy-chained I/O RacksAt conferences or speech events where space for equipment is limited, a compact all-in-one QL console can be a huge advantage. The built-in Dan Dugan Automixer can automatically provide an optimum mix of up to 16 speech microphones. Events can be recorded directly to, and pre-recorded BGM can be played back from a USB flash drive. The StageMix application can provide remote control capability for even greater efficiency and convenience.

This is an example of a simple live system that makes use of Dante networking.Stage side R-series I/O rack units are connected to the front-of -house QLconsole via network cables. An Aviom personal monitor system can also beconnected to the Dante network via an Aviom D800-Dante distributor. Thissetup even allows multi-track recording to a computer via the Dante network.

QL Series

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